Mile 96 Report
Bandon State Park, west of Twomile Creek
February 17, 2010
Clumps of European Dunegrass, small rocks, one tire and some ocean-based debris in the driftline.
Report Details
Clumps of European Dunegrass, small rocks, one tire and some ocean-based debris in the driftline. One Harbor Seal swimming in ocean. Two Snowy Plover on beach. A flock of Sanderlings foraging on wet sand. Floating dock has moved inland. Large amounts of drift logs, European Dunegrass and ocean-based debris at the southern end of beach. New River moving north and eroding the dune leaving a high sand cliff of about 15 ft. Beach flat with a slope of 4 degrees. Air and Ocean temperature of 49 and 53 degrees, respectively. Low human impact(1) with two dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 1.
Notable Wildlife
One Harbor Seal swimming in ocean. Two Snowy Plover. A flock of Sanderlings foraging on wet sand.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks, Wood pieces. Clumps of European Beachgrass. Drift logs. One tire.
Natural Changes
New River eroding the dune leaving a sand cliff of 15 ft.
Actions & Comments
Comments:Beach flat with a slope of 4 degrees. Ocean temperature of 53 degrees.Large amounts of drift logs, European Dunegrass and ocean-based debris at the southern end of beach. Floating dock has moved inland.
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